The State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) proposes repeal of §110.7, concerning Portability. Section 110.7 was improperly adopted following the January 12, 2018, Board meeting. This repeal is being done so that an identical rule can be re-proposed and then properly adopted.

Tyler Vance, Interim Executive Director, has determined that for the first five-year period the proposed repeal is in effect, there will not be any fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of repealing the rule.

Tyler Vance has also determined that for the first five-year period the proposed repeal is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of this repeal is complying with the law. Mr. Vance has determined that the proposed rule will not have an adverse economic effect on small or micro businesses or rural communities. There is no foreseeable impact on employment in any regional area where the is enforced or administered.

Tyler Vance has also determined that for the first five-year period the proposed repeal is in effect, the following government growth effects apply: the repeal does not create or eliminate a government program; implementation of the repealed does not require the creation or elimination of employee positions; the implementation of the proposed repeal does not require an increase or decrease in future appropriations; the proposed repeal does not require an increase or decrease in fees paid to the agency; the proposed repeal does not create a new regulation; the proposed repeal does not expand an existing regulation; the proposed repeal decreases the number of individuals subject to it; the proposed repeal does not adversely affect the state’s economy.

Comments on the proposed repeal may be submitted to Tyler Vance, Interim Executive Director, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-800, Austin, Texas 78732, Fax (512) 305-9364, tvance@tsbde.texas.gov no later than 30 days from the date that the proposed is published in the Texas Register.

This repeal is proposed under Texas Occupations Code §254.001(a), which gives the Board authority to adopt s necessary to perform its duties and ensure compliance with state laws relating to the practice of dentistry to protect the public health and safety.

No statutes are affected by this proposed repeal.